About Shotbow
Welcome to Shotbow, the original server network! Home to the entirely custom coded gamemodes of MineZ, Annihilation, Smash, Mine Theft Auto, and much more! No mods are required! Just connect with a Minecraft 1.12 - 1.18 client and experience Minecraft like you never have before! Originally founded in 2012, MineZ took o

Shotbow stats
Shotbow averaged 58.9 players over the last 30 days, peaking at 128 on Oct 31, 2026. It answered 100% of our checks in that time. It ranks #373 of 4,609 Survival servers by average players.
- Average players
- 58.9last 30 days
- Peak players
- 128Oct 31, 2026
- Uptime
- 100%last 30 days
- Rank
- #373of 4,609 Survival servers
- 30-day growth
- −27%vs 4 weeks ago
How to join Shotbow
Java Edition
- Open Minecraft and choose Multiplayer.
- Select Add Server.
- Paste
play.shotbow.netinto Server Address. - Save, then choose Join Server.
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FAQ
Shotbow FAQ
Short answers to what players ask most. Still stuck? Check the Minecraft authentication server status.
What is the Shotbow server IP?
The Shotbow server IP is play.shotbow.net.
Is Shotbow down right now?
No. Shotbow was up at our last check (Nov 10, 2026, 09:40 UTC) with 23 players online. It answered 100% of our checks over the last 30 days.
Check Shotbow nowHow many players are on Shotbow?
23 players were online on Shotbow at our last check (Nov 10, 2026, 09:40 UTC), with 1 slots listed. It averaged 58.9 players over the last 30 days.
How do I vote for Shotbow?
You can vote for Shotbow once a day on its Vote tab. It has no votes yet.
Vote for ShotbowDoes Shotbow have a Discord?
Yes. The Shotbow Discord invite is linked from this listing, in the Shotbow links panel.
What Minecraft version does Shotbow use?
Shotbow reported “Velocity 1.7.2-26.3” at our last check. It accepts any client version inside that range.
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